| defender | (n) a person who cares for persons or property, Syn. guardian, protector, shielder |
| defender | (n) a fighter who holds out against attack, Syn. withstander |
| defender of the faith | (n) a title that Leo X bestowed on Henry VIII and later withdrew; parliament restored the title and it has been used by English sovereigns ever since |
| Defendee | n. One who is defended. [ 1913 Webster ] |
| Defender | n. [ Cf. Fender. ] One who defends; one who maintains, supports, protects, or vindicates; a champion; an advocate; a vindicator. [ 1913 Webster ] Provinces . . . left without their ancient and puissant defenders. Motley. [ 1913 Webster ] |